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**Backyard Astronomer – Delta College Public Radio**

Mike Murray from the Delta College Planetarium takes a look at what’s up in the night sky. Things are happening all the time in the backyard universe, and many of them don’t require a telescope to see and enjoy.

Latest Episodes:

7/23/18 - Rays of the Full Moon Jul 23, 2018

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On Friday, July 27, the Moon will become full and you can see it get close to the planet Mars.

7/16/18 - The Summer Triangle Jul 16, 2018

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As evening twilight fades into night, look for three bright stars high in the east that are great for starhopping to areas of interest.

7/9/18 - Saturn at Close Approach Jul 09, 2018

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The ringed planet, Saturn, is at its closest approach to Earth. How much magnifying power does it take to see the rings?

7/2/18 - Vega Jul 02, 2018

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About 90 minutes after sunset, look high in the eastern sky for a beautiful blue-white star. Its name is Vega, and no it’s not in honor of a 1970s Chevrolet.

6/25/18 - Four Planets in the Evening Jun 26, 2018

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With the bright Moon drowning out faint nebula and galaxies, this is a good week to look for planets.

6/18/18 - First Quarter Moon Jun 19, 2018

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By June 20, the moon will appear in the south soon after sunset and look half illuminated. Many call this a half moon, but it's really a first quarter moon.

6/11/18 - Northern Crown Jun 11, 2018

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During the month of June, one of the most distinctive constellations is Corona Borealis, the Northern Crown, because it lies high in the sky early in the evening.

6/4/18 - Mars Brightens Jun 04, 2018

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Look to the south this week to see a "star" with a steady light and a reddish hue, a dead giveaway that you're actually looking at the planet Mars.

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